My body’s favorite place for acne is definitely my cheeks, but I’d be lying if I were to say it was the only place those pimply little buddies made an appearance. Every now and again, I’ll look down at my chest during a shower or workout, and lo and behold, a little crop of zits has come to say hello right between my boobs. While it’s perfectly normal to find acne all over the body (bacne, for example, or buttne), my first instinct is always to figure out how to get rid of it — fast. Not surprisingly, the acne on your chest is probably caused by the same kinds of things that cause the acne on your face.

Still, when it comes to pimples on your chest, there are some factors at play that you simply may not be paying much attention to. Rest assured, there are plenty of solutions out there to help treat the acne on your chest. The first step, though, is to figure out what the hell is actually causing those red little monsters to show up in the first place. Here are eight things that could be causing the acne on your chest that you may not have previously considered.

2. You’re Prone To Sweating A Lot

If you tend to overheat and sweat a lot — especially in the summer months, when your sweat glands are working overtime and there’s more bacteria on the body as a result — it can make matters worse as far as chest acne goes.

Keeping that area all washed up and clean is your best bet to steer clear of the pimples.

7. Scented Laundry Products

Fragrances in detergents can irritate skin, and most dryer sheets leave a residue that can clog pores, especially if you have sensitive skin as it is. If this turns out to be a factor for you, be mindful of the kinds of products you wash your garments in, and keep track of what seems to irritate your skin and what doesn’t.

8. Dairy

Dr. Lortscher explains,

Try limiting your dairy consumption in order to see if it may be a triggering factor in your acne.

Dairy and high glycemic-index foods (foods loaded with sugars and starches that are digested quickly, sending insulin levels sky high and triggering more oil production in the sebaceous glands) may contribute to acne in certain people.

As always, consult with a skincare professional if you’re struggling to find what works best for you. Trust me, you’ll eventually find a solution that your body loves, and your chest acne problems will be a thing of the past.